Schwerer Traum has dropped an excellent track named “In My Dreams” back in 2022. This is a very ethereal, hauntingly beautiful song with elements of metal and alternative rock, as well as prog-metal. The intro offers melodic chorus-laden guitar riffs alongside a big drum pattern and some deeper bass tones. At about 48 seconds in, the guitars begin to get louder and more distorted. As the energy keeps reaching the boiling point, the vocals suddenly come in, as the guitars open up in full blast at about 58 seconds in. The vocals are melodic yet soar energetically on top of the music. At times, the organic spontaneity of the vocals is reminiscent of icons such as Kurt Cobain ( Nirvana ) or Chino Moreno ( Deftones ). However, the vocal control and technical nuances in the signing offer a more refined approach reminiscent of Maynard James Keenan ( TOOL ). Comparisons aside, Schwerer Traum set out to create a piece of music with so much personality. The song feels v...
This throwback review centers on Slipknot 's debut album, released in 1999, which has proven to be a timeless classic even 25 years later. The album still stands strong for its heavy sound, with brutal, uncompromising, and hard-hitting songs. The tracks on this full-length incorporate elements of various genres, such as hardcore punk, industrial, metal, and nu-metal, thanks to the clever use of sampling and electronics to augment the soundscape of the band. One of the defining songs of the album, "Eyeless," features breakbeat sampling within the context of a hard-hitting metal song, and the combination of different elements still sounds fresh and innovative to this day. The band's trademark sound is characterized by furious down-tuned guitars, fuzzy bass, driving percussion, and Corey Taylor's unhinged vocals. Already on the band's debut, the lead singer's vocal style showcases versatility, blending intense screams with melodic clean tones and showcasi...